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Cuentos de Insomnio

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Cuentos de Insomnio de Lorena Rodríguez, ilustrado por Matías Jaque, es una colección escalofriante y cautivadora de once relatos de terror basados en la tradición oral de la zona central de Chile. Cada relato reimagina elementos folclóricos clásicos —como la llegada del diablo al pueblo, los regalos malditos y el tesoro enterrado—, con giros inquietantes y una profunda profundidad cultural. Combinando prosa narrativa con elementos de novela gráfica, el libro es a la vez siniestro y didáctico, ideal para lectores de primaria que disfrutan del suspenso con un toque folclórico.

English Description:

Cuentos de Insomnio by Lorena Rodríguez, illustrated by Matías Jaque, is a chilling and captivating collection of eleven horror stories rooted in the oral traditions of central Chile. Each tale reimagines classic folkloric elements—like the devil arriving in town, cursed gifts, and buried treasure—infused with eerie twists and cultural depth. Blending narrative prose with graphic novel elements, the book is both sinister and didactic, making it ideal for middle-grade readers who enjoy suspense with a folkloric flair.

Publishing Details

Author : Lorena Rodríguez

Illustrator : Matías Jaque

Author Nationality : Chile

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Chapter

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 112

Size: 23 x 15 cm

Year Published: 2022

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 6th-8th

Genre: Fiction

Theme: Adventure, Culture, Mystery